The red color in the prototypes is not available in the titanium coating. One of the prototypes was anodized aluminum and the other powder-coated stainless steel. We will be offering 4 colors now since we surpassed our first stretch goal: Black, Blue, Gold and now Silver. We can offer another color Red/Blue Metallic when we surpass our next stretch goal. After the campaign has ended we will reach out to everyone so you can tell us which color(s) you want. Last updated: Thu, Sep 29 2016 7:57 pm EDT

How hot is the spark?

We have not yet tested how hot of a spark we can get but will update as soon as we get that info. Last updated: Tue, Sep 13 2016 11:45 am EDT

Will the Firebiner come with replaceable ferro rods and will Zippo flints work?

Yes, it will have two extra replaceable rods in addition to the one installed in the Firebiner itself. More replacement rods will be available at OutdoorElement.com. We did test the Zippo replacement flints and they will not work. They are just slightly too wide in diameter and they are too short to be that useful anyway. Our ferro rods will be much longer, over 2.5 times longer so hopefully you won't need to change them out that often. We are still testing how long one ferro rod will last, but it is definitely a lot of sparks worth. Last updated: Thu, Sep 29 2016 10:59 am EDT

Unfortunately, it is just that costly. However, we are not increasing shipping cost if you order more, so the higher the pledge the lower the shipping cost as a percent of the product cost. Last updated: Tue, Sep 13 2016 11:45 am EDT

For the stretch goal of the Vial, can I simply add to my pledge for an additional Firebiner so that I have the minimum of 3 to get the free vial?

Yes, just simply add $10 per extra vial to your pledge and message me so I can notate the system and, if you have at least 3 Firebiners pledged, then you will get the vial once we meet the $75,000 stretch goal. Yes, they will all be shipped together at one time. Last updated: Thu, Sep 29 2016 7:58 pm EDT

Can I get the vial even if I don't have 3 Firebiners pledged?

Yes, you will be able to add the vial for a small additional pledge at the end of the campaign. We are figuring out all those details now. Last updated: Sat, Oct 8 2016 11:08 am EDT

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